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enWake County Towns Want More Water, Downstream Neighbors Worryhttp://wunc.org/post/wake-county-towns-want-more-water-downstream-neighbors-worry
<p></p><p>State environmental officials will decide this week <a href="http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/waterresources/water/ibt.htm">whether to allow Cary, Apex, Morrisville and other Wake County communities to have an additional nine million gallons of water per day.</a>&nbsp;</p>Wed, 11 Mar 2015 11:43:50 +0000Rebecca Martinez51577 at http://wunc.orgWake County Towns Want More Water, Downstream Neighbors WorryFayetteville Tech Teaches Future Mechanics To Fix Next-Generation Carshttp://wunc.org/post/fayetteville-tech-teaches-future-mechanics-fix-next-generation-cars
<p>Tinkering with the family car used to be good training for getting a job at a body shop or a garage. But the vehicles rolling off assembly lines these days are so high-tech, a whole new generations of workers is needed to repair them.</p><p>There's <a href="http://www.faytechcc.edu/public_service/collisionrep.aspx">a new degree program at Fayetteville Tech</a> designed to fill the growing demand for highly-trained mechanics.</p><p>Jon Stender is one of the first students to enroll in the new collision repair and refinishing technology two-year degree program.</p>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:45:58 +0000Leoneda Inge49949 at http://wunc.orgFayetteville Tech Teaches Future Mechanics To Fix Next-Generation CarsFt. Bragg To Listen, Answer Questions About Downsizinghttp://wunc.org/post/ft-bragg-listen-answer-questions-about-downsizing
<p>The U.S. Army anticipates major cuts to brigade combat teams, which sets up the country's largest military base for a big hit. Now, Fort Bragg is considering what recommendations to make when downsizing. And they're opening the process up to&nbsp; public input.</p><p>"At the end of the day, our responsibility is to make sure we have trained and prepared soldiers ready to go out the door, regardless of what decisions that might be made higher than here at Fort Bragg," says base spokesman Ben Abel.</p><p>Fort Bragg could stand to lose 16,000 jobs.</p>Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:09:50 +0000Rebecca Martinez49627 at http://wunc.orgFt. Bragg To Listen, Answer Questions About DownsizingGrammy-Nominated Rapper's New Album Features Fayetteville, NChttp://wunc.org/post/grammy-nominated-rappers-new-album-features-fayetteville-nc
<p></p><p>Rapper J. Cole grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This week, with very little fanfare, he announced that his new album would go on sale December 9. The album is called "2014 Forest Hills Drive." The title refers to Cole's childhood home in Fayetteville.</p><p>The announcement came with a short documentary of the musician, wearing a sky-blue UNC jersey, re-visiting many of the places of his childhood.</p><p>There's the roller rink, and the game arcade, and the football field where he rapped publicly for the very first time:</p>Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:45:08 +0000WUNC News45415 at http://wunc.orgGrammy-Nominated Rapper's New Album Features Fayetteville, NCU.S. Justice Department Will Review Fayetteville Police Policieshttp://wunc.org/post/us-justice-department-will-review-fayetteville-police-policies
<p></p>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:17:11 +0000WUNC News43965 at http://wunc.orgU.S. Justice Department Will Review Fayetteville Police PoliciesCan Vehicle Search Consent Forms Diminish Racial Bias? Ask Fayetteville, NChttp://wunc.org/post/can-vehicle-search-consent-forms-diminish-racial-bias-ask-fayetteville-nc
<p></p><p></p><p>On Thursday, the Durham City Manager will present the City Council with a recommendation that police officers be required to get consent in writing before searching a vehicle. This is part of a response to months of debate over reports of racial bias in the Durham police department.</p><p>Durham Deputy Police Chief Larry Smith would have to implement such a process. Smith recently presented to the city council two examples of how a consent form works now and how a search would work if an officer were required to get consent in writing.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:49:17 +0000Jorge Valencia42434 at http://wunc.orgCan Vehicle Search Consent Forms Diminish Racial Bias? Ask Fayetteville, NCFayetteville Police Chief: Collaboration Is Key To Stop Human Traffickinghttp://wunc.org/post/fayetteville-police-chief-collaboration-key-stop-human-trafficking
<p></p><p>Police in Fayetteville say they will work with other local authorities to crack down on human trafficking in North Carolina.&nbsp;</p><p>The Cumberland County District Attorney joined Fayetteville's mayor and police chief this week to renew their efforts to fight traffickers.&nbsp;</p><p>The state's largest cities have reported several cases in recent months that involved kidnappings and forcing victims into prostitution.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:51:12 +0000Will Michaels41417 at http://wunc.orgFayetteville Police Chief: Collaboration Is Key To Stop Human TraffickingFayetteville Police Ready To Silence Sirens For Veterans In Crisishttp://wunc.org/post/fayetteville-police-ready-silence-sirens-veterans-crisis
<p></p><p>Police and community leaders in Fayetteville are working on a local incarnation of the Silent Siren program to help veterans in an emergency.</p><p></p><p>Fayetteville police responded last week to a call from a woman whose husband, a soldier, was parked outside a Walmart threatening to kill himself. Police approached the stand off without lights, sirens and shouting.&nbsp; They were able get the soldier help.</p><p></p><p>Fayetteville wants to expand that gentle approach for emergencies involving veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or traumatic brain injury.</p><p></p>Mon, 19 May 2014 11:31:02 +0000Rebecca Martinez35737 at http://wunc.orgFayetteville Police Ready To Silence Sirens For Veterans In CrisisFayetteville Considers A Tax Hike To Cut Crimehttp://wunc.org/post/fayetteville-considers-tax-hike-cut-crime
<p></p><p>Fayetteville's city leaders are considering a property tax hike to fight crime.&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>Officials say the proposed budget would raise taxes an average of $60 per year on a $150,000 house.&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>Mayor Nat Robertson said the money would be used to put more officers on the street.&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>“Our chief of police has asked us for 67 new employees,” Robertson said. “That includes 50-some-odd credentialed employees and support staff for them.”</p><p></p><p>Robertson stressed the spending plan is just a proposal, so far.&nbsp;</p><p></p>Mon, 12 May 2014 13:08:34 +0000Eric Hodge35347 at http://wunc.orgFayetteville Considers A Tax Hike To Cut CrimeUnited Steelworkers Union Reaches Deal With Goodyear, Calls Off Strikehttp://wunc.org/post/united-steelworkers-union-reaches-deal-goodyear-calls-strike
<p>The United Steelworkers Union has reached an agreement with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company that will avoid a strike at several facilities across the country, including the Goodyear plant in Fayetteville.<br><br>The negotiations were over a four-year labor agreement for 8,500 hourly employees at six plants. Terry Brewington is Vice president of the Fayetteville office of United Steelworkers. He said his union was fighting for cost of living raises, more vacation time for new hires and increased wages for people hired after 2006.Mon, 29 Jul 2013 20:35:03 +0000Sam Sanders19832 at http://wunc.orgUnited Steelworkers Union Reaches Deal With Goodyear, Calls Off Strike